The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990

The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

Equal Opportunities For Individuals With Disabilities In The Areas Of:

ADA Employment Provisions (Title I) Key Concepts

Areas in Which Discrimination Is Prohibited

Discrimination

Definition of Disability

Definition of Disability

Definition of Disability

Definition of Disability

Exclusion from the Definition

Who is a “Qualified Individual with a Disability”?

Reasonable Accommodation

Examples of Reasonable Accommodation

Essential Job Functions

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Evidence For Determining Whether A Function Is Essential

Undue Hardship Under The ADA

Hiring Strategies

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Enforcement of the ADA

Remedies….

Beyond ADA Requirements

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